Bush’s Beans brings beloved UK delicacy to US market Bush’s hopes to capitalize on the 15 million new U.S. soccer fans the World Cup created The Independent UK · Jul 30
‘Improper’—Why Barcelona Are Under Investigation From Spain’s Soccer Federation The Catalans are coming under fire for their transfer business once again. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
Applause and Anticipation—Soccer World Reacts to UEFA’s Seismic World Cup Boycott The agreement of all 55 European national associations to boycott future FIFA competitions had eyes turn to a key set of dates. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
Soccer: UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans European soccer body UEFA and its nations reject FIFA's World Cup sale proposal. They will boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the plan is abandoned. This move creates a major governance crisis for the global soccer organization. Other confederations and player unions also criticize FIFA's lack of consultation. The decision impacts… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Jordanian athlete missing status update: Rice University reveals where 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found after his mysterious disappearance Jordanian athlete missing update: The search for the Jordanian athlete missing from Rice University has ended after the 24-year-old soccer player with cerebral palsy was found safe in Illinois. Officials say he traveled there on his own, though the reason for his sudden departure remains under investigation and is yet… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Jeff Bezos could add to the swelling ranks of American billionaires in English soccer Half of the 20 Premier League clubs are already owned by Americans. Fortune · Jul 30
UEFA Confirm Stunning World Cup Boycott in Bid to Kill Gianni Infantino Plan UEFA’s reported boycott is not the only show of dissent from world soccer’s governing bodies. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
Argentine Soccer Player Lucas Trejo Breaks Silence After Venezuela Earthquakes Killed His Wife and Two Children, Vows to Return One month after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes changed thousands of lives forever, Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo has broken his silence, sharing an emotional message of faith, gratitude and determination after losing his wife and two young children in one of the country's deadliest disasters. Latin Times · Jul 30
Money has strangled sports. Now Fifa is putting soccer up for sale Gianni Infantino’s plan for a Fifa subsidiary is odious – but it’s hard to feel surprised The Guardian - US · Jul 30
Ranking the 20 Greatest Nicknames in Soccer History Whether funny, legendary or just straight-up weird, these are some of the best nicknames in soccer history. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
The Guardian delivers its biggest, most global World Cup coverage ever Supported by the public, not a paywall, the Guardian’s ambitious World Cup reporting offered audiences premier journalism on the tournament and beyond The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war. The Conversation · Jul 30
FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan FIFA members have been given a deadline to accept a one-off payment that will open the way for a project to involve private investors in the World Cup. AAP · Jul 30
Every Celebrity Spotted Watching the 2026 MLS All-Star Game It was a star-studded affair in Charlotte. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
International Business Times · Jul 29 FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Sparks Global Backlash. UEFA Says Tournament 'Is Not FIFA's To Sell' FIFA's ambitious plan to bring private investors into the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup has ignited one of the biggest governance disputes in modern soccer.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 FIFA Open Multiple Argentina Investigations Over World Cup Disciplinary Breaches From players to the soccer federation, Argentina is under FIFA investigation for a wide array of reasons.
The Economic Times · Jul 29 FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner FIFA has charged two Argentina players for striking opponents after the World Cup final. The soccer federation faces charges for a political banner displayed after beating England. Charges also include discriminatory fan behavior and an alleged assault by an assistant coach. Several Argentina players and one Spain player face unsporting…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 USMNT Midfielder Addresses Mauricio Pochettino’s Future Amid Ongoing Contract Talks The U.S. men’s national team manager saw his contract expire this summer after the 2026 World Cup.
The Guardian - US · Jul 29 USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract A new deal, which multiple sources told the Guardian is close to being finalized, would extend the Argentinian through the 2030 World Cup
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 The 10 Greatest Soccer Games of All Time—Ranked These are the best matches that truly captured everything that makes soccer the beautiful game.
The Guardian - US · Jul 29 This week’s soccer questions: is this Fifa’s Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior? We look at the controversy around the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, what the Gunners need to get to the next level and Liverpool’s uncertain summer
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 Every USMNT Player in English Soccer for 2026–27 Season There is an abundance of American representation in England’s top two divisions.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 FIFA President’s Leaked Letter Issues $10 Billion Ultimatum to Every Nation Gianni Infantino has tried to convince voters before a decision is made on his plans.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 ‘Let’s Hope’—Gilberto Mora Breaks Silence on Future With European Giants Lurking The gem of Mexican soccer seems destined to make the jump sooner rather than later.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup